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#5 of 412 1985 Accord - Where can I find 1) Tech specs, and 2) Repair manual ? by gube2 Dec 16, 2005 (2:50 pm)
Hi everyone !   Just bought the car ( 1985 Accord Hatchback 1.8 ) the day before yesterday.   Like topic : Where can I find 1) Technical specifications for the car (preferably w. torque diagram) ? and 2) Repair instructions (manual), preferably w photos and/or good illustrations. Is there any info on the Internet any place ? Workshop Manual would be great, but even a manufacturers spare-part catalogue would be very helpful.   Thanks in advance !   Cheers Gunnar   P.S. Engine runs "fine" , but lacks a bit muscle I'd say. It pulls just fine from lower revs, but seem to get a bit pale from , say, 3,000 rpm and up. Any ideas ? My 1.8 litre engine has a carb. Are they (the engines)sensitive on air filters ? Mine is really dirty, though other cars I've owned have not been that affected by old air-filter... ? Another idea is that the ignition might be set at a too late timing ? I'd appreciate any input ! D.S. Replies to this message: rcc8179 (Dec 16, 2005 6:50 pm) gube2 (Dec 19, 2005 3:41 am) haefr (Dec 17, 2005 8:06 am) user777 (Dec 17, 2005 11:52 am) gube2 (Dec 19, 2005 4:14 am) and 1 more... gube2 (Dec 19, 2005 4:02 am) solebrth (Aug 12, 2009 3:28 am)
#6 of 412 Re: 1985 Accord - Where can I find 1) Tech specs, and 2) Repair manual ? [gube2] by rcc8179 Dec 16, 2005 (6:50 pm)
Replying to: gube2 (Dec 16, 2005 2:50 pm) I had a 1985 Accord years ago. It wasn't a bad car--but was very underpowered (especially with the A/C on). The air filter is only a few bucks at an auto parts store, so you should go ahead and replace it.   The most economical option would be a Chilton's manual. I know there is one that covers the 1984-1995 Accord and Prelude. It is not as detailed as a factory shop manual, but will cover general maintenance/repair. It has technical specs, though I am not sure it has a hp vs. rpm and/or torque vs. rpm curves. Replies to this message: gube2 (Dec 19, 2005 3:41 am)
#7 of 412 Re: 1985 Accord - Where can I find 1) Tech specs, and 2) Repair manual ? [gube2] by haefr Dec 17, 2005 (8:06 am)
Replying to: gube2 (Dec 16, 2005 2:50 pm) Haynes also has decent manuals. About that air filter - guess what the engine needs MOST of to attain its rated output power? If you guessed free-flowing air, go to the head of the class. (For every molecule of gasoline to be efficiently burned, the engine needs 10-15 times as much oxygen - you're literally throwing unburned gasoline out the exhaust as excess pollution. And paying good money to do it.) Buy a new FRAM or Purolator air filter at most any autoparts store or WalMart for that motor. (Or you can pay top dollar for a Honda air filter at any Honda take-your-money-ship.) You may also want to take a look at the fuel filter. That can also affect available power at higher speeds if its dirty. Replies to this message: user777 (Dec 17, 2005 11:52 am) gube2 (Dec 19, 2005 4:14 am) user777 (Dec 19, 2005 9:51 am) gube2 (Dec 19, 2005 4:02 am)
#8 of 412 Re: 1985 Accord - Where can I find 1) Tech specs, and 2) Repair manual ? [h by user777 Dec 17, 2005 (11:52 am)
Replying to: haefr (Dec 17, 2005 8:06 am) as haefr indicated haynes publishes a repair manual, so does chilton. a quick scan of ebay with honda accord 1985 chilton scored a few for sale.   i find this site excellent for pricing OEM parts and seeing exploded systems diagrams:   http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/auto/jsp/mws/PartsSearch.jsp Replies to this message: gube2 (Dec 19, 2005 4:14 am) user777 (Dec 19, 2005 9:51 am)
#9 of 412 saftey between 5th gear and reverse, stuck or broke by deerhunter5 Dec 18, 2005 (1:24 pm)
hello, i just purchased an 89 honda accord, it is in great shape, however it drops out of fifth gear when you are going down the highway. it also is hard to get into reverse. it seems like there is a part that came loose or broke inside the tranny. because its not always the same. you can feel something moving inside. my question is how do i get to it, and can i just take out the saftey catch. without too much problem.
#10 of 412 Re: 1985 Accord - Where can I find 1) Tech specs, and 2) Repair manual ? [r by gube2 Dec 19, 2005 (3:41 am)
Replying to: rcc8179 (Dec 16, 2005 6:50 pm) Thanks for your answer arcc8179.   Re. "underpowered : Did you have the 1.6 litre engine? And did you have automatic gearbox? >> I can imagine the combination of 1.6 litre + automatic + AC = resulting in a very underpowered car...   Re. air filter : OF COURSE I'll change the air filter ! I merely wondered if this specific engine is more sensitive than usual , on air filter. This is varying on different engines. Obviously a highly tuned, high revving (sports motorcycle) engine IS demanding on airfiltering - no doubt there. But THIS 1.8 litre/100 hp car engine appear to be modestly tuned and might (or might not) be more tolerant in this aspect.   Re. reading info : I'll get a Chilton's (or Haynes), for sure. I just wondered if there's some place on the Internet w. info ?   ? Question : Do you know if there's any HP gain (worth mentioning) to be achieved from altering the cam timing (adjustable cam-belt gear) ? I'd be prepared to sacrifice some low-end pulling-power to gain a bit more "fury" on higher revs.   Cheers !   Gunnar
#11 of 412 Re: 1985 Accord - Where can I find 1) Tech specs, and 2) Repair manual ? [h by gube2 Dec 19, 2005 (4:02 am)
Replying to: haefr (Dec 17, 2005 8:06 am) Thanks for your answer " haefr ".   Believe me , I know about air-flow, volumetric efficiency, A/F ratios, break mean effective pressure, et.c.   I'm doing my best to come across the "language barrier"...   All engines "respond" to changes in flow resistance - both inlet and outlet.   Different engines "respond" differently though, and the issue I was asking about ( and perhaps a bit carelessly put ) was if THIS particular engine (Honda 1.8 litre 12valve , 100 HP) is more fastidious than other (car) engines regarding the air-filter issue.   OK ?    Cheers !   Gunnar   P.S. The fuel delivery issue will obviously be thoroughly investigated - do you know if that carb is fastidious on adjustments (f. ex. float level) ?
#12 of 412 Re: 1985 Accord - Where can I find 1) Tech specs, and 2) Repair manual ? [h by gube2 Dec 19, 2005 (4:14 am)
Replying to: user777 (Dec 17, 2005 11:52 am) Thanks for your answer " user777 " !   Great to finally get a web-site w info ! *thumbsup*   Guess there's no way to enlarge the illustrations ? My guess is they're originally Honda's ?   Any more tips on Internet sites ?   Thanks again !   Cheers !   Gunnar Replies to this message: user777 (Dec 19, 2005 9:51 am)
#13 of 412 Re: 1985 Accord - Where can I find 1) Tech specs, and 2) Repair manual ? [h [gube2] by user777 Dec 19, 2005 (9:51 am)
Replying to: gube2 (Dec 19, 2005 4:14 am) i think you can't increase size (i.e. zoom) without loosing clarity. however, performing an ALT-PRINT SCREEN and pasting it into a Paint or Imaging program may allow you to increase the size, but like I said, you are limited by the original resolution.
#14 of 412 89 honda accord LXI fuel injected by jtemple Jan 23, 2006 (5:27 am)
#1 check engine light comes on at the same time every morning and afternoon. This is after it sits for a while. If I stop, cut the car off then turn it back on the light stays off. #2 When I stop the rpm's drop down low enough to cut the car off. #3 I changed the fuel injector seals, but still smell gas when driving.

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